Boston Red Sox David Ortiz, left, sits on the bench next to the water cooler during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, May 15, 2009, in Seattle. The Sox finally benched their slumping slugger on Friday night. Manager Terry Francona left the five-time All-Star out of the lineup for the series opener at Seattle, a day after he went 0-for-7 and stranded 12 base runners--tying a team record--in an extra-inning loss at the Los Angeles Angels. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Boston Red Sox David Ortiz, left, sits on the bench next to the water cooler during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, May 15, 2009, in Seattle. The Sox finally benched their slumping slugger on Friday night. Manager Terry Francona left the five-time All-Star out of the lineup for the series opener at Seattle, a day after he went 0-for-7 and stranded 12 base runners--tying a team record--in an extra-inning loss at the Los Angeles Angels.

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  6. Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein, right, and manager Terry Francona speak to media at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 one day after the Red Sox were eliminated in the baseball American League Division Series by the Los Angeles Angels.
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  8. BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during batting practice before Game Three of the ALDS against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  9. Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, left, breaks his bat as Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver pitches during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. Ortiz was thrown out at first on the play.
  10. Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, breaks his bat as Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver pitches during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif. Ortiz was thrown out at first on the play.
  11. Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, celebrates with Dustin Pedroia (15) after Ortiz hit a three-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo.
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  13. Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona talks with the media during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, ahead of the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  14. Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell warms up during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  15. Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia fields a ball during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  16. Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz tightens a knot on his glove during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.

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